Martindale Rub Count for Faux Leather Upholstery

Faux leather upholstery fabrics typically achieve very high Martindale rub counts compared to woven textiles. This is because the PVC or PU surface layer does not have fibres that can break or abrade in the same way as a woven yarn — the test measures wear of the surface coating rather than yarn breakdown. Kothea’s faux leather ranges achieve in excess of 100,000 Martindale rubs, placing them in the severe contract category suitable for the most demanding commercial environments.

For the Martindale rub test explained in full including what the numbers mean by room type and application, see our Martindale rub test guide. For faux leather types compared including PVC, PU, and silicone leather, see our faux leather types guide.